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Trip Cancellations Info.

There have been some grumblings about how many trips have been cancelled this season. This has been an unusual season so far, so to address this, please note that:

      1. Lack of participants – if not enough people sign up, (<8), it is not feasible to take the trailer. By the same token,  if people aren’t willing or able to car top the canoes, there can be no trip.  Also, if people suddenly bow out at the last minute, it affects the number of participants, how many canoes are required and could create problems with setting up partners especially if it creates an odd number………..someone will have to be in the kayak!
      2. Water levels/River Flow – Unfortunately, this has been a very dry summer and water levels/river flows have been affected in all the rivers we canoe. We, as a club, have no control over this as it becomes a safety issue if people have to constantly get out of their canoes. Hopefully, this will be corrected after a few good rains as we advance into August!
      3. Trip Leaders – Many thanks to the members who have volunteered to lead trips this year, including two new members. Although leading a trip is not a difficult task, it does take time to organize. Not all members who have volunteered to lead trips, are able to or have the experience to plan alternative trips at the last minute, especially if they don’t know the river or lake. As well, with the water levels/river flows the way they currently are, there aren’t too many alternative choices available. Please note that trip leaders are in short supply, especially for EASY BREEZY trips. 
      4. Towers – We have a shortage of towers who are available to tow at a moment’s notice. If a leader can’t find someone to tow for a particular trip, there is a problem, particularly for EASY BREEZY trips. If no one can car top, there is a problem. If you are able to tow, please check to see if you are on the list. If you aren’t and are able to tow, please contact Anne Woolner 519-743-2277 annewoolner@hotmail.com  to have your name added to the towing list.[link]. If you are on the list and can’t tow anymore, please also contact Anne to remove your name from the list.

Thursday, July 28th Trip Details (Moyer’s Landing-River’s Bluff)

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, July 28th.  Please read carefully.   If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!}

Trip: Grand River – Moyer’s Landing to River Bluffs
Date:  Thursday, July 28th
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:15 a.m. departure
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver
Tower: Eugene Marion
Details: This is a beautiful paddle with cliffs along the sides of the river.  There may be some shallow spots due to lower water levels, so be prepared to get out of your canoe! (This is the route that was done for basic training.)
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: Yes
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please)

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 to register for this trip. You will get a confirmation email on Wednesday. If you don’t hear from Robin, please contact him asap.

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc. and so the rest of the group won’t be waiting for you unnecessarily.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. (Don’t ask if north, south, east or west 😂)The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

Tuesday, July 26th Trip Details (Beaver River)

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, July 26th.  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Beaver River [access #2 (sideroad 19) to Heathcote]
Date:  Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:00 a.m.
Trip Leader(s):Bruce Williams and Doug Arthur
Tower: Armand Martin
Details:  Lower section contains a delightful series of rapids ending with a dam and rapids at Slabtown. This is a longer trip that requires stamina and endurance.  The water levels may be lower than normal, so be prepared to get out of your canoe.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  
Trip Fee: $12. Exact amount please!

Please contact Bruce Williams 519-501-1990 brucewms@yahoo.com
Doug Arthur 519-741-8641 djarthur29@gmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Bruce or Doug to confirm you that you are on the list.

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

    • If you want to arrange partners a head of time, check out the membership list for contact information.
    • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully) Bring hat, sunscreen and snack or lunch.
    • Dress for the weather (don’t wear jeans or cotton)
    • Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring).  You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet……and it does happen!
    • Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
    • If you are carpooling with someone, don’t forget to give the driver some gas money ($5 recommended)
    • Be considerate of your potential partner!  Review your strokes…what they are and what they do. (see here)
    • If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are a few trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner  at annewoolner@hotmail.com.  Trips will be cancelled if there is no one to lead them!
    • Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..this is supposed to be fun!

July 19th (Petrocan – Birley Gates) Trip Cancelled

Due to below summer normal river levels and a lack of participants, this trip is being cancelled for tomorrow. However, it has been rescheduled for August 23rd, so mark your Calenders! (Fingers crossed that water levels will increase by then!)

Next trip scheduled is the Beaver River…..stay tuned for trip details later this week!

Tuesday, July 19th Trip Details

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, July 19th.  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Petrocan to Birley Gates
Date:  Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Michael De Andrade
Tower: Michael De Andrade
Details:  This is a club favourite that is a longer paddle with lots of adventure along the river where we can practice river reading and other maneuvers learned in our lessons. You need to have stamina for this trip. (This is the section where we did our intermediate training.) The water may be lower than  when we did the training, so be prepared to get out of your canoe.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!

Please contact Michael De Andrade at 519-716-5067 or mdeanrade@hotmail.com if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Michael to confirm you that you are on the list.

Michael  also needs help with checking people in and collecting trip fees. Please let him know if you can assist when you sign up. This is Michael’s first time organizing and leading so many thanks!

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

 

    • If you want to arrange partners a head of time, check out the membership list for contact information.
    • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully) Bring hat, sunscreen and snack or lunch.
    • Dress for the weather (don’t wear jeans or cotton)
    • Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring).  You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet……and it does happen!
    • Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
    • If you are carpooling with someone, don’t forget to give the driver some gas money ($5 recommended)
    • Be considerate of your potential partner!  Review your strokes…what they are and what they do. (see here)
    • If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are lots of trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner  at annewoolner@hotmail.com.  Trips will be cancelled if there is no one to lead them!
    • Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..this is supposed to be fun!

Tuesday, July 12th Trip Details (Bean Park-Brant Conservation Park)

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, July 12th.  If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Bean Park, Paris to Brant Conservation Park, Brantford
Date:  Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Dianne Wagner and Lynn Warmington
Tower: TBD
Details:  This is about a 2 hour paddle with some gentle rapids and fun spots.  The water level is low, so be prepared to get out of your canoe and wade through some possible low spots.  We have to pay to leave our trailer at the take-out ($7.50), so if you have a pass to the Grand River Conservation Parks, please let us know ahead of time and bring your pass with you.  
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  Approximately 14 minutes (12 km) one way
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!
Things to Note: Most of the cars will be parked outside the Conservation Area (to save us the park fee).  There is adequate parking, but carpooling is encouraged.  We will arrange the shuttle to get the paddlers back and forth.  Please remember your face mask.
Driving Instructions:  Please print off the directions found here [link].  There are two pages.  (we no longer have access to a photocopier)

Please contact Dianne Wagner at ladydiwagner@hotmail.com or 519-635-9369 and/or Lynn Warmington at lynnwarmington1@gmail.com or 519-400-0388 if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email on Monday from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email, call Lynn or Dianne to confirm you are on the list.

If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you.

 

    • If you want to arrange partners a head of time, check out the membership list for contact information.
    • When you come out on a canoe trip, please come prepared! (Read this post carefully) Bring hat, sunscreen and snack or lunch.
    • Dress for the weather (don’t wear jeans or cotton)
    • Make sure you bring a waterproof dry bag with a change of clothes (see here for more details on what to bring).  You will be thankful you did should you happen to get wet……and it does happen!
    • Help out where you can so we can all enjoy our day! (see here for what to do on canoe day)
    • If you are carpooling with someone, don’t forget to give the driver some gas money ($5 recommended)
    • Be considerate of your potential partner!  Review your strokes…what they are and what they do. (see here)
    • If you have a favourite trip, consider leading it. Check out the trip shedule. There are lots of trips that still need trip leaders. If you didn’t make it out to the training, see here for an overview on what is involved and/or contact Anne Woolner  at annewoolner@hotmail.com.  Trips will be cancelled if there is no one to lead them!
    • Remember: We are not in a hurry….this isn’t a race…..this is supposed to be fun!